Trade

Dubai Chambers Deepens Trade and Investment Links With Ethiopia, Unlocking Major Growth Opportunities in 2026

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Dubai Chambers Deepens Trade and Investment Links With Ethiopia, Unlocking Major Growth Opportunities in 2026

Dubai’s trade agenda with Africa is moving from broad ambition to measurable activity. The latest mission to Ethiopia produced 510 business-to-business meetings, while non-oil trade between Dubai and Ethiopia reached AED22.3B in 2026, up 236.6 per cent year on year. That matters because it shows the commercial relationship is no longer being discussed in abstract … Read more

US Sanctions on Iranian Oil Squeeze Energy Trade Networks, Disrupting Billions in Global Commerce

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US Sanctions on Iranian Oil Squeeze Energy Trade Networks, Disrupting Billions in Global Commerce

Fresh US sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical networks widen the pressure on a trade system that has kept moving despite years of restrictions. The immediate signal is not just diplomatic; it is operational, because vessels, intermediaries and front companies are now squarely in the frame. For Gulf traders, shippers and energy watchers, the real … Read more

UAE-EAEU Trade Tops $33.3bn as New Corridors Open, Boosting Regional Growth and Investment

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UAE-EAEU Trade Tops $33.3bn as New Corridors Open, Boosting Regional Growth and Investment

A $33.3bn non-oil trade relationship is no longer a diplomatic footnote, especially when it is growing at a double-digit pace. For UAE-EAEU trade, the signal is clear: Abu Dhabi is widening its commercial map beyond traditional corridors and placing Eurasia more firmly inside its diversification strategy. The latest reported full-year figures show the UAE’s non-oil … Read more

International Cooperative Trade: How Indian Cooperatives Export Products

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International Cooperative Trade: How Indian Cooperatives Export Products

A carton of Amul cheese sitting on a supermarket shelf in the United States might not seem remarkable, but behind it lies a supply chain powered entirely by millions of small dairy farmers organized into cooperatives. India’s cooperative movement — one of the largest in the world — is increasingly becoming a force in international … Read more

Best Cooperative Trade Fairs in Asia 2026

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Best Cooperative Trade Fairs in Asia 2026

Cooperatives across Asia are generating over $700 billion in combined annual revenue, and the trade fair circuit has become the most dynamic meeting ground for these member-owned enterprises. I have been tracking cooperative events across the continent for years, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most packed calendars I have ever … Read more

How Indian Cooperatives Can Participate in International Trade Fairs

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How Indian Cooperatives Can Participate in International Trade Fairs

Thousands of cooperative societies across India produce world-class agricultural goods, handicrafts, and dairy products — yet most never set foot on an international exhibition floor. The gap between production capability and global market access remains one of the biggest missed opportunities for the Indian cooperative movement, and 2026 is shaping up to be a turning … Read more

RAJFED Has Been Running Rajasthan’s Agricultural Trade for Decades — Most Farmers Have Never Heard of It

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RAJFED Has Been Running Rajasthan's Agricultural Trade for Decades — Most Farmers Have Never Heard of It

In Nagaur district, a mustard farmer named Hanuman Ram sold his entire winter harvest at the local mandi in early 2026 for roughly ₹4,600 per quintal — about ₹250 below the MSP. He had never heard of RAJFED, the state cooperative body that was, at that very moment, running a price support procurement centre less … Read more

California Lawmakers Reject Kangaroo Trade Bill, Protecting the Historic 1971 Wildlife Ban

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California Lawmakers Reject Kangaroo Trade Bill, Protecting the Historic 1971 Wildlife Ban

Australia’s commercial kangaroo industry has lost one of its most significant potential export markets — again. California’s Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee voted down SB 1212, the bill that would have lifted the state’s long-standing ban on kangaroo skins and meat, and the decision carries real weight for anyone in the Australian FMCG and … Read more